The Radar: Go West for 188 Great Road Trips, White Nights in St. Petersburg, Ten Best Travel Reads

  • Next vacation, head West! Offering 188 road trip suggestions from Mount Hood to Big Bend and everywhere in-between, this bucket list of breathtaking journeys also offers the destination’s distance from Los Angeles and a handy fuel- cost calculator. Why not head to Arizona for a walk on The Wave? [LA Times]
  • Celebrate the summer season with sunshine and revelry at St. Petersburg’s “White Nights” festival. Locals and tourists alike flock to the city from May to July to embrace the tradition, enjoying nearly 24-hours of daylight, performances, and round-the-clock parties. [NY Times]
  • Whether you’re looking for inspiration or you simply need a beach read, check out The Independent’s list of “10 best travel books” for novels sure to fuel your wanderlust. [The Independent]

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